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Regular articles written by SPC engineers and specialists, covering industry developments, plating innovations, and application use cases in fields such as aerospace, medical devices, and semiconductors.

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An Introduction to Gold Plating for Ground Defense Systems

Since the introduction of ground defense systems in the 1950s and 1960s, companies such as Raytheon and Boeing have used…

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Plating on Glass for Biotechnology Applications

While glass, used often in biotechnology, is an exotic material that can be fragile and harder to work with than…

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Exploring the Differences Between Industrial and Decorative Plating

At Sharretts Plating, we are committed to providing industrial functional plating services that solely enhance and/or protect the base material.…

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The Purpose of Gold Plating for Medical Devices

While there are numerous types of medical devices on the market these days, what many have in common is the…

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Impact of Killer Particles in Automotive Manufacturing & Finishing

Automotive parts cleaning is one of the most crucial steps in the process of vehicle manufacturing. Unfortunately, it often gets…

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Important Metal Finishing Quality Assurance Steps

Perhaps the biggest reason Sharretts Plating Company has managed to remain one of the top metal finishing companies after more…

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Why Metal Finishing Matters in the MedTech Industry

Medical device manufacturers face numerous challenges in their quest to develop the high-quality, top-performing, safe products their specialized client base…

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Platinum Vs. Palladium Plating in Medicine

The biomedical industry uses a range of metal instruments, and in recent years, the prevalence of implantable medical devices has…

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Surface Preparation Considerations When Plating onto Plastic

When most of us think of electroplating, we think of techniques involving the coating of a metal part with another…

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Exploring Safer Alternatives to Chrome Plating

Hard chrome plating has been a preferred metal finishing solution since the 1940s — over time it has grown into…

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Metal Plating on Satellites: The Benefits of Light Reflection

Hundreds of advanced technologies on earth employ metal plating as an integral part of their function, from industrial electronics to…

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The Differences Between Barrel and Rack Plating

Choosing the right electroplating method is essential for achieving optimal results and minimizing the risk of damage to the finished…

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